ECE 101 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (5)
Introduces concepts relating the responsibilities and procedures involved in a variety of early childhood care situations.
Topics include:historical perspectives, career opportunities, work ethics,
functioning in a team environment, transitional activities, program management, learning environment, cultural diversity,
licensure and accreditation, and professional resource file (portfolio) guidelines.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 103 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I (5)
Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the young child (0 to 5 years of age).
Provides for competency development in observing, recording, and interpreting growth and development stages in the young
child advancing physical and intellectual competence, supporting social and emotion¬al development, and providing positive guidance.
Topics include:developmental char¬acteristics, observation and recording theory and practice,
guidance techniques, tran¬sitioning the child, and developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood set¬tings.
This course covers key CDA competency goals and functional areas.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 105 HEALTH,SAFETY, AND NUTRITION (5)
Introduces the theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
Topics include:CPR and first aid, children’s health problems, environmental health and safety,
child abuse and neglect, and nutritional needs of children.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 112 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (3)
Develops knowledge and skills that will enable the student to establish a learning
environment appropriate for young children.
Topics include:instructional media, learning environments,
curriculum approaches, development of curriculum materials, and community resources.
Hours: Class/Week -3
P.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: ECE 101, ECE 103
ECE 113 ART FOR CHILDREN (3)
Introduces the concepts related to creativity in art. This course combines lecture and lab experiences to
introduce the many media areas used by children to express themselves.
Topics include:concepts of creativity; art media,
methods, and materials for cre¬ative activities; planning and preparation of art lessons; and appreciation
of children’s art processes and products.
Hours: Class/Week -1
D.Lab: 4.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 114 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (3)
Introduces the concepts related to creativity in music and movement. This course combines lecture and lab
experiences to introduce the developmental influences of music and movement; their social and emotional value;
and media, methods, and materials used to foster musical activity and creative movement.
Topics include:spontaneous/planned music and movement, music equipment,
music material, and coordi¬nation of movement and music.
Hours: Class/Week -1
D.Lab: 4.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 115 LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERATURE (5)
Develops knowledge and skills that will enable the student to plan and implement appropriate listening, speaking,
pre-writing, and reading readiness activities for young children.
Topics include:reading readiness, oral communication activities, writing readiness,
listening comprehension, literature selection, and story presentation.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab: 0.00
Co-requisites: ECE 103; ENG 101(diploma), or ENG 191(degree)
ECE 116 MATH AND SCIENCE (5)
Presents the process of introducing science and math concepts to young children. Includes planning and implementation of
appropriate activities and development of methods and techniques of delivery.
Topics include:cognitive development in math and science, math and science
activity planning, and development of math and science materials.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab: 0.00
Pre/Co-requisites:ECE 103; MAT 101(diploma), or MAT 191(degree)
ECE 121 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION PRACTICUM I(3)
Provides the student with a supervised opportunity to gain experience in the actual lab job setting. Practicum training.
Topics include:good work habits, supervised plan¬ning, interaction with children and parents, application of guidance techniques, and classroom management.
Hours: Class/Week -1
O.B.I/Week: 6.00
Pre-requisites:Departmental Approval
ECE 122 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION PRACTICUM II (3)
Provides the student with a supervised opportunity to gain additional experience in the actual lab job setting. Practicum training.
Topics include: good work habits, application of guidance techniques, interaction with children and parents,
program plan¬ning, and classroom management.
Hours: Class/Week -1
O.B.I/Week: 6.00
Pre-requisites: Departmental Approval
ECE 123 PARENT INVOLVEMENT (5)
Examines ways in which the experienced and beginning early childhood teacher can plan and implement a
comprehensive parent involvement program. Emphasis will be placed on fostering the preschool and early
elementary child’s multicultural and anti-bias sensitivity through the family involvement in the child’s
care and education on several levels. Addresses parent education and support, school-family activities,
and teacher-parent communication and partnerships.
Topics include:child assessment and documentation,
application of guidance techniques, linguistics and social diver¬sity issues, anti-bias issues,
parent interaction, and interpersonal skills.
Hours: Class/Week -3
Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 125 PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH CDA CERTIFICATE PREPARATION (2)
Provides training in professionalism through Child Development Credentialing Certificate preparation in the following areas: applying for
the Child Development Associate Credential through Direct Assessment; professional resource file develop¬ment; and strategies to establish
positive and productive relationships with families.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites: Program admission, ECE 101, ECE 103, ECE 105, 480 clock hours of work experience within last five years with young
children and/or ECE 121, ECE 122 and ECE 124
ECE 126 CDA CERTIFICATE ASSESSMENT ASSOCIATION (2)
Provides opportunities to demonstrate and obtain documentation of competence in the following areas: professional resource file
completion; parent opinion questionnaires; formal observation; oral interview; and written assessment.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission, ECE 101, ECE 103, ECE 105, ECE 125; 480 clock hours of work experience within last five years
with young children and/or ECE 121, ECE 122 and ECE 124
Co-requisites: ECE 125
ECE 132 INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT (5)
Introduces the three developmentally meaningful age periods during infancy. Provides knowledge, grounded in brain
and attachment research, about how children learn and the skills and attitudes necessary to support optimum
social/emotional, cognitive, and physical development for children from birth to three. Principles of brain
development and language and communication will be explored in depth. Special emphasis is placed on experiential
learning to show caregivers practical ways of meeting fundamental needs of all infants in group care settings and
of helping them learn lessons that every infant comes into the world eager to learn. The needs of infants and toddlers
with established disabilities as well as those at risk for developmental problems will be examined from the perspective of early intervention and inclusion.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 134 INFANT/TODDLER GROUP CARE (5)
Provides the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the fundamental needs of children from birth to three in
group care settings. Establishes a foundation for a responsive, relationship-based curriculum for children birth to three
who are in group care settings. Introduces the philosophy behind primary care, continuity of care, and respectful care.
Explores ways of creating environments for infant/toddler group care which foster optimum social/emotional, physical and
cognitive development, promote cultural sensitivity and encourage positive parent caregiver relations.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 201 EXCEPTIONALITIES (5)
Provides for the development of knowledge and skills that will enable the student to understand individuals
with special needs and appropriately guide their develop¬ment. Special emphasis is placed on acquainting the
student with programs and com¬munity resources that serve families with special needs persons.
Topics include:inclusion/least restrictive environment (LRE),
physical disabilities and health disorders, intellectual exceptionalities, social/emotional disorders,
and community resources.
Hours: Class/Week -5
O.B.I/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: ECE 103
ECE 202 SOCIAL ISSUES AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT (5)
Enables the student to become familiar with the social issues that affect families of today and to develop a plan for coping
with these issues as they occur in the occupa¬tional environment. Students are introduced to local programs and agencies
that offer services to those in need.
Topics include:professional responsibilities, family/social issues,
community resources, parent education and support, teacher-parent communi¬cation, community partnerships, social diversity
and anti-bias issues, transitioning the child, and school family activities.
Hours: Class/Week -5
O.B.I/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
ECE 203 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT II (5)
Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the school age child (6 to 12 years of age).
Provides learning experiences related to the principles of human growth and development, and theories of learning and behavior.
Topics include:developmental characteristics, guidance techniques, developmentally
appropriate practice, introduction to children with special needs, and observation skills.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ECE 211 METHODS AND MATERIALS (5)
Develops skills to enable the student to work as a paraprofessional in a program for pre-kindergarten through elementary aged children.
Topics include:instructional techniques, curriculum, materials for instruction, and learning environments.
Hours: Class/Week -5
P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites: ECE 112
ECE 212 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES (5)
Develops skills and knowledge of professional practices applicable to programs for pre-kindergarten and school-aged children.
Topics include:professional qualifications and professionalism.
Hours: Class/Week -5
P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Departmental Approval
ECE 217 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (5)
Provides training in planning, implementation, and maintenance of an effective early childhood program.
Topics include:organization, mission, philosophy, goals and
history of a program; types of programs; laws, rules, regulations, accreditation and program evaluation;
needs assessment; administrative roles and board of direc¬tors; marketing, public and community relations, grouping,
enrollment and retention; working with parents; professionalism and work ethics; and time and stress manage¬ment.
Hours: Class/Week -5
O.B.I/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
ECE 221 FACILITY MANAGEMENT(5)
Provides training in early childhood facilities management.
Topics include:space management, money management, and program,
equipment and supplies management.
Hours: Class/Week -5
O.B.I/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
ECE 222 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (5)
Provides training in personnel management in early childhood settings.
Topics include:staff records; communication; personnel planning;
personnel policies; manag¬ing payroll, recruitment, selection, interviewing, hiring, motivating, firing, and
staff retention; staff scheduling; staff development; providing guidance and supervision; conflict resolution;
and staff evaluation.
Hours: Class/Week -5
O.B.I/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
ECE 224 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION INTERNSHIP (12)
Provides the student with the opportunity to gain experience in a simulated or actual work setting. Students will be placed in an approved
setting(s) throughout the quarter where planning, implementing, observing, and evaluating activities are the focus of their involvement.
An evaluation procedure will be used by the designee of the institution and the on-site supervisor to critique the student’s performance.
Topics include: problem solving, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of develop¬mentally
appropriate practice, professional development, and resource file (portfolio) development.
Hours: Class/Week -0
P.Lab/O.B.I: 36.00
Pre-requisites: Departmental Approval
ECE 260 Characteristics of Young Children with Exceptionalities
This course prepares child care providers and paraprofessionals with knowledge and skills in the area of
physical and motor impairments, talented and giftedness, intellectual and cognitive disabilities,
emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders in speech and language, autism spectrum
disorders, visual impairments, deaf and hard of hearing, health impairments, and multiple disabilities.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D. Lab/Week: 0.00
P. Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: ECE 201
ECE 262 Classroom Strategies & Intervention
This course prepares child care providers and paraprofessionals with knowledge and skills in the area of
coping with a disability, working with families as partners, examining the laws and regulations, exploring
resources, service providers and agencies that may assist the child and their family, examining the adaptations
and modifications to facilities and environments, reviewing the referral process, implementing inclusion,
modifying teaching and instruction to accommodate the child with special needs, and investigating ways to
document and chart observations.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D. Lab/Week: 0.00
P. Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: ECE 201
ECE 264 Exploring Your Role in the Exceptional Environment
This course prepares child care providers and paraprofessionals with knowledge and skills in the area of
examining the assessments and screenings used for placement, exploring resources, service providers and
agencies that may assist the child in the child care or educational environment, examining the adaptations
and modifications to environments, reviewing the referral process, implementing inclusion, and modifying
teaching and instruction to accommodate the child with special needs.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D. Lab/Week: 0.00
P. Lab/Week: 6.00
Pre-requisites:ECE 201
ECO 191 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (5)
Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an
understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life.
Topics include:basic economic principles; eco¬nomic forces and indicators; capital and labor;
price, competition, and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures, federal and local; fluctuations in pro¬duction, employment and income; and United States economy in perspective.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
ECO 192 Microeconomics (5)
Provides a description and analysis of microeconomic operations in contemporary society.
Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of microeconomic concepts and theories as
they apply to daily life.
Topics include: basic economic principles; theory of the corporate firm; market system;
market structure, pricing, and government regulation; resource markets; and international trade.
Hours: Class/Week 5
D. Lab/Week: 0.00
P. Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission
ECO 193 Macroeconomics (5)
Provides a description and analysis of macroeconomic operations in contemporary society.
Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of macroeconomic concepts and policies.
Topics include: basic economic principles, macroeconomic principles, macroeconomic theory,
macroeconomic policy, money and banking, and United States economy in perspective.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D. Lab/Week: 0.00
P. Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites:Program admission
ELC 100 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL THEORY (8)
Investigates the fundamental principles of electricity with an emphasis on practical applications.
Topics include:electromagnetic theory, Ohm’s law, direct and alternating
current circuits, meter use, and National Electrical Code.
Hours: Class/Week -6
D.Lab: 4.00
Pre-requisites: MAT 104
ELC 101 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS THEORY (8)
Provides an overview of fundamental electronics theory with an emphasis on prac¬tical applications.
Topics include:resistive and capacitive circuits, resistor codes,
transistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits.
Hours: Class/Week -6
D.Lab: 4.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 100
ELC 104 SOLDERING TECHNOLOGY (2)
Develops the ability to solder and desolder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards.
Topics include:safety practices, total quality management concepts, soldering, desoldering,
anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques.
Hours: Class/Week -1
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
ELC 105 PC BOARD DESIGN (4)
Develops the theoretical background required to design electronic circuits for PC (printed circuit) boards.
Topics include: track width, routing, component utilization, and circuit calculations.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 101
ELC 107 COMPONENT AND SCHEMATIC CONCEPTS (4)
Develops concepts, principles, and techniques required for planning the layout of electrical and electronic devices.
Topics include:reference source utilization, knock¬outs and cut-outs, current flow, fitting components,
chassis layout, and schematics and wiring diagrams.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 105
ELC 108 DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUITS II (4)
Continues direct current (DC) concepts and applications.
Topics include:complex series/parallel circuits and DC theorems.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: IFC 101; MAT 103(diploma), or MAT 191(degree)
ELC 110 ALTERNATING CURRENT II (4)
Continues development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing, verifying, and troubleshooting reactive
circuits using RLC theory and oscilloscopes.
Topics include: reactive components, simple RLC circuits, AC circuit resonance, passive filters,
and non-sinusoidal wave forms.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:IFC 102
ELC 115 SOLID STATE DEVICES II (4)
Continues the exploration of the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices.
Topics include: PN diodes, power supplies, voltage regulation, special applications, bipolar junction theory,
and bipolar junction application.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:IFC 103
ELC 117 LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS(4)
Provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits.
Topics include: operational amplifiers, timers, and three-terminal volt¬age regulators.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
P.Lab/Week: 0.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 115
ELC 118 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS I (4)
Introduces the basic building blocks of digital circuits.
Topics include:binary arithmetic, logic gates and truth tables,
Boolean algebra and minimization techniques, logic families, and digital test equipment.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:
ELC 119 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS II(4)
Uses the concepts developed in Digital Electronics I as a foundation for the study of more advanced devices and circuits.
Topics include:flip flops, counters, multiplex¬ers and demultiplexers, encoding
and decoding, display drivers, and analog to digital and digital to analog conversions.
Hours: Class/Week -1
D.Lab: 0.00
P.Lab: 9.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 118
ELC 120 MICROPROCESSORS I(4)
Introduces microprocessor fundamentals with a focus on current generation microprocessors.
Topics include: microprocessor architecture, instruction set,
addressing schemes, debugging, and memory devices.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 119
ELC 121 MICROPROCESSORS II(4)
Continues in-depth study of current microprocessors. Emphasis is placed on appli¬cation
and operation of current generation microprocessors.
Topics include:instruction set, assembler,
addressing schemes, debugging, and memory devices.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 120
ELC 122 MICROPROCESSOR INTERFACING (4)
Develops skills in using fundamental microprocessor interfacing with memory and programmable interface adapters.
Topics include: interfacing, memory circuits, input/output, programmable
peripheral interfaces, and use of diagnostic programs.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 121
ELC 123 COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS SURVEY (7)
Introduces the fundamental concepts and devices used in electronics communications.
Topics include:transmission, modulation and detection,
receivers, transmitters, propagation, antennas, and deterioration.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 2.00
P.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 115
ELC 124 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS SURVEY (4)
Introduces the fundamental concepts and technologies utilized in industrial electronics applications.
Topics include:process controls, sensors, motor controls,
programmed controls, mechanical devices, fluid power, and robotics.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 120
ELC 125 SOLID STATE DEVICES III (4)
Continues the exploration of the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices.
Topics include:field effect transistors, power
control and switching devices, and display/optical devices.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 115
ELC 201 COMPUTER PERIPHERALS(4)
Provides a study of the computer system level architecture and functional operation of computer peripherals.
Topics include: software and hardware interfacing tech¬niques, display
terminals, printers, mass storage, and console devices.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 121
ELC 202 NETWORKING (3)
Introduces the study of the architecture and functional operation of computer networks.
Emphasizes communicating technical information to non-technical people.
Topics include:protocols, terminology, and
components and operating principles of networks.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 121
ELC 203 OPERATING SYSTEMS (3)
Provides a study of inter-relationships of hardware and software at the systems level and the functional operation
and utilization of the operating system.
Topics include: use of operating system components, system installation and generation, utili¬ties and commands, file structure and management, multi-user
operating system theory, and software applications.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 121
ELC 204 HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGES (3)
Introduces computer programming using a high-level language such as BASIC, Pascal, Fortran “C”, or others.
Topics include:flowcharting and problem analysis, solution design and coding,
program execution, and debugging procedures.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites: SCT 100
ELC 205 DATA COMMUNICATIONS (2)
Introduces the fundamentals, terminology, protocols, and applications of data com¬munications.
Topics include: principles of operation, functions, internal circuitry, and
troubleshooting techniques for interfaces and modems.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 119
ELC 208 COMPUTER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (3)
Emphasizes the use of diagnostics to isolate failures, replace the defective module or sub-system, and verify proper operation.
Topics include: operating systems use, diagnostic programs,
preventative maintenance, subsystem isolation,
system preparation and verification, and service reports completion.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 121
ELC 217 COMPUTER HARDWARE (7)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and
repairing microcomputer systems.
Topics include: installation, configuration, upgrading, diagnosing, troubleshooting,
preventive maintenance, basic hardware, printers, and basic networking.
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 6.00
Pre-requisites: ELC 120
ELC 218 OPERATING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES (7)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Command Line Prompt, Windows 9X, Windows 2000, and future operating systems.
Topics include:Operating system fundamentals; installing, configuration, and upgrading;
diagnosing and troubleshoot¬ing; and networks.
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 6.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 217
ELC 219 NETWORKING I (4)
Provides an introduction to networking technologies. Covers a wide range of mate¬rial about networking,
from careers in networking to local area networks, wide area networks, protocols, topologies, transmission
media, and security. Focuses on operating network management systems and implementing the installation of
networks. The course reviews cabling, connection schemes, the fundamentals of LAN and Wan tech¬nologies,
TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, remoteconnectivity, and network maintenance and troubleshooting.
Topics include:media and topologies, pro¬tocols and standards,
network implementation, and network support.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 120
ELC 220 AM AND SSB CIRCUIT ANALYSIS (7)
Reviews communication system concepts and emphasizes an in-depth analysis of amplitude modulation and detection methods.
Topics include:communication con¬cepts, AM/SSB modulation, AM/SSB detection,
AM/SSB transmitters, AM/SSB receivers, noise/bandwidth considerations, and multiplexing/ demultiplexing.
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 6.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 122
ELC 221 FM CIRCUIT ANALYSIS (4)
Provides in-depth analysis of frequency modulation and detection methods.
Topics include:frequency modulation, frequency detection, FM transmitters,
FM receivers, basic telemetry concepts, and FM multiplexing/demultiplexing.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 220
ELC 222 ADVANCED MODULATION TECHNIQUES (4)
Continues the study of modulation and detection techniques.
Topics include:digi¬tal modulation techniques, pulse
modulation techniques, and sampling techniques.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 220, ELC 221
ELC 223 ANTENNAS AND TRANSMISSION LINES(4)
Provides an understanding of antennas and transmission lines used in communications.
Topics include:transmission lines, wave guides, antenna types,
antenna appli¬cations, and telephone transmission lines.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 220
ELC 224 MICROWAVE COMMUNICATIONS AND RADAR(5)
Provides a basic understanding of microwave communications and radar.
Topics include:microwave and radar fundamentals, microwave devices, wave guides,
spe¬cialized antennas, radar systems, and communications systems.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 220
ELC 225 OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES (4)
Surveys the major optical devices used for communications.
Topics include:light sources, fiber optic cable, coupling and fusing, light modulation
and detection techniques, and system application of light devices.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 220
ELC 259 FIBER OPTICS SYSTEMS (4)
Introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and explores the applications of fiber optic transmission systems. Laboratory exercises
give students hands-on experience with fiber optic devices and test equipment.
Topics include:fundamentals of fiber optics, types of optical fibers, fiber materials
and manufacture, cabling, light sources/transmitters/receivers, connectors, splicing, test measurement, and fiber optic system design.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 119
ELC 260 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND DATA CABLING (4)
Introduces the basic of cable installation from the initial site survey to splicing cable and making connections. Through laboratory
activities, students perform the basic tasks of a cable installer.
Topics include:basic standards and practices, cable rating and performance, cable
installation and management, testing and troubleshooting, indus¬try standards, pulling cable, and understanding blueprints.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 119
ELC 261 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING(3)
Teaches the installation, programming, testing, and repair of simple and complex telephone systems. Laboratory activities give practical
hands-on experience with various telephone systems.
Topics include: multi-line system installation, system pro¬gramming, peripheral devices, and customer relations.
Hours: Class/Week -2
P.Lab/O.B.I: 3.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 260
ELC 262 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND DATA TRANSMISSION CONCEPTS (3)
Provides an introduction to basic concepts on telecommunication and data transmission.
Topics include:introduction to frequency and bandwidth, delineation of signal types
and characteristics, methods of modulation and detection, transmission modes, characteristics of transmission media, measuring
transmission signals, noise and distotion levels, multiplexing and emerging technologies.
Hours: Class/Week -2
P.Lab/O.B.I: 3.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 261
ELC 286 COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION (5)
Prepares the student for taking the CompTIA A+ examination by reviewing the A+ CORE and A+ Operating Systems Objectives.
Topics include:A+ Core Hardware and A+ Operating System Technologies.
Hours: Class/Week -5
P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ELC 217 and ELC 218 or CIS 122 and CIS 1140
ELT 106 ELECTRICAL PRINTS, SCHEMATICS, AND SYMBOLS (4)
Introduces electrical symbols and their use in construction blueprints, electrical schematics, and diagrams.
Topics include:electrical symbols, component identifica¬tion, and print reading.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:IFC 100, IFC 101
ELT 107 COMMERCIAL WIRING I (5)
Introduces commercial wiring practices and procedures.
Topics include:National Electrical Code, commercial load calculations, and safety.
Hours: Class/Week -4
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELT 106, ELT 121, IFC 100
ELT 108 COMMERCIAL WIRING II (5)
Presents the study of three-phase power systems, fundamentals of AC motor controls, and the basic transformer connections.
Topics include:three-phase power sys¬tems, fundamentals of AC motor control, and
transformer connections (single-phase and three-phase step down).
Hours: Class/Week -4
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELT 107
ELT 109 COMMERCIAL WIRING III (5)
Presents the theory and practical application of conduit installation, system design, and related safety requirements.
Topics include: conduit installation, system design concepts, and safety procedures.
Hours: Class/Week -4
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites: ELT 107, ELT 108
ELT 111 SINGLE-PHASE AND THREE-PHASE MOTORS(5)
Introduces the fundamental theories and applications of single-phase and three-¬phase motors.
Topics include:motor theory/operating principles, motor terminology,
motor identification, NEMA standards, motor efficiencies, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting/failure analysis,
and NEC requirements.
Hours: Class/Week -4
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:ELT 119, IFC 100, IFC 101
ELT 112 VARIABLE SPEED/LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLS (3)
Introduces types of electric motor control, reduced voltage starting, and applications. Emphasis will be placed on motor types,
controller types, and applications. Includes information on wye and delta motor connections; part wind, auto trans¬former; adjustable
frequency drives and other applications; and oscilloscopes and their operation.
Topics include:motor controls, types of reduced voltage starting, reduced voltage
motor connections, adjustable frequency drive, and oscilloscope operations.
Hours: Class/Week -3
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:ELT 111
ELT 113 Programmable Logic Controllers (4)
Introduces operational theory, systems terminology, field wiring/installation, and start-up procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures.
Topics include:introductory programming, PLC functions and terminology, processor unit and power supply, introductory numbering system, relay/programming logic, and field wiring/installation and start-up.
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab/Week: 1.00
P.Lab/Week: 1.00
Corequisite: ELT 118
Pre-requisites:ELT 111, ELT 112 (for Industrial Electrical Technology students)
ELT 118 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS (5)
Introduces line and low voltage switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, and circuits.
Emphasis will be placed on switching circuits, manual and automatic controls and devices, line and low voltage
switching circuits, operation, application and ladder diagrams, AC and DC servo drives, and DC stepper drives.
Topics include:ladder and wire diagrams, switching circuits, manual
controls and devices, automatic controls and devices, and application and operation of controllers and controls.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:ELT 111, ELT 112, ELT 108
ELT 119 ELECTRICITY PRINCIPLES II (4)
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current.
Topics include:magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test
equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:IFC 100
Co-requisites:MAT 101, IFC 101
ELT 120 RESIDENTIAL WIRING I (5)
Introduces residential wiring practices and procedures.
Topics include: residential
circuits, print reading, National Electrical Code, and wiring materials.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
P.Lab/Week: 3.00
Pre-requisites:IFC 100
Co-requisites:ELT 106, ELT 119, ELC 121, IFC 101
ELT 121RESIDENTIAL WIRING II (6)
Provides additional instruction on wiring practices in accordance with National Electrical Code.
Topics include:hand and power tools, branch circuits/feeders,
residential single family load calculations, residential multifamily service calculations and installations,
and equipment installations.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 3.00
Pre-requisites:ELT 120
ELT 122 Industrial PLC's (6)
Introduces operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installations, and programming procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on plc programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures.
Topics include:PLC hardware and software, PLC functions and terminology, introductory numbering systems, PLC installation and set up, PLC programming basics, relay logic instructions, timers and counters, connecting field devices to I/O cards, and PLC safety procedures.
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab/Week: 0.00
P.Lab/Week: 6.00
Pre-requisites:ELT 111, ELT 112, ELT 118
EMP 100 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3)
Provides a study of human relations and professional development in today’s rapidly changing world that prepares
students for living and working in a complex society.
Topics include:human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills,
job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Provisional Admission
EMP 101 JOB ACQUISITION AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (2)
Focuses on the behavioral aspects of people in business and industry. The course emphasizes the development of interpersonal skills
and attitudes required to work effectively with others in a business or an industry environment.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:
EMC 100 Introduction to the EMT Profession (3)
The course covers all the components of the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1994 Standard, Module 1 and Module 7. It also covers Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the NHTSA, National Standard Curriculum, EMT-Intermediate-1985.
Topics include:basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation/AED, introduction to emergency medical care, roles and responsibilities of the EMT-Intermediate, EMS Systems for EMT-Intermediates, well being of the EMT– Basic, medical/legal and ethical issues, medical-legal aspects for the EMT-Intermediate, blood and airborne pathogens and infectious diseases, the human body, medical terminology, base line vital signs and SAMPLE history, lifting and moving patients, ambulance operations, gaining access, and overviews of HazMat/MCI.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
EMC 103 Patient Assessment&Airway for EMT (3)
The course covers all the components of the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1994 standard, Module 2 and 3. In addition to the NSC-B 1994 standards, this course also includes the NSC EMT-Intermediate 1985 Standard, Sections 5, 6, and 7.
Topics include:Scene-Size Up, Initial Assessment, Focused History & Physical Exam for both Medical and Trauma Patients, Detailed Physical Exam, On-Going Assessment, Communications/Documentation, EMS communications for the EMT-I, airway, advanced airway and Basic/Advanced Airway Management.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
Co-requisites: EMC 100
EMC 105 Medical/Behavioral & OB Peds Emergencies for the EMT (3)
The course covers all the components of the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1994 standard, Module 4 and Module 6.
Topics include:general pharmacology, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, poisoning/overdose emergencies, environmental emergencies, behavioral emergencies, ob/gyn emergencies, infants & children and patients with special needs
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites: EMC 103
EMC 108 Trauma Emergencies for the EMT(2)
The course covers all the components of the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1994 standard, Module 5.
Topics include:bleeding and shock, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal care, injuries to the head/spine and emergency medical response to WMD.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 0.00
Co-requisites:EMC 105
EMC 110 Summative Evaluations for EMT Basic(3)
The course serves as the exit point for students taking only the EMT-Basic program. Students continuing on to the EMT-Intermediate portion of the curriculum must pass this course in order to continue. The course will include clinical hours to be spent in both Hospital Emergency Departments and on Ambulance Clinical Rotations. This class will also contain a Comprehensive review of the US DOT EMT-Basic 1994 Curriculum, as well as portions of the NSC EMT-Intermediate 1985 Curriculum that were covered in EMS XX1 and EMS XX2, and a comprehensive written and practical exam that will serve to verify the students competencies before proceeding to the EMT-Intermediate Courses.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 2.00
P.Lab/O.B.I: 1.00
Pre-requisites: EMC 100, EMC 103
Co-requisites: EMC 105, EMC 108
EMC 113 Pharmacology and Shock/Trauma
Management for the EMT (3)
The course covers Section 8 of the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, 1985 standard.
Topics include:general pharmacology review, IV and IO therapy and shock/trauma assessment and management.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites: EMC 100, EMC 103, EMC 105, EMC 108
Co-requisites: EMC 110
EMC 116 Medical Emergencies for the EMT Intermediate(3)
This course covers the U.S. Department of Transportation 1985 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Curriculum.
Topics include:hazardous material awareness level I (GEMA), patient handling (FTO), vehicle extrication lab (FTO) and general patient assessment and initial management.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: EMC 113
EMC 119 Summative Evaluations for the EMT Intermediate (3)
This is the final course for those pursuing EMT-Intermediate Certification. The course will include clinical hours to be spent in both Hospital Emergency Departments and on Ambulance Clinical Rotations. This class will also contain a Comprehensive review of the US DOT EMT-Basic 1994 Curriculum as well as the US DOT EMT-Intermediate 1985 Curriculum. The course will include a comprehensive written and practical exam that will serve to verify the students’ competencies before being allowed to sit for the National Registry Intermediate-1985 Exam.
Topics include:review of both the EMT-B 1994 and EMT-I 1985 Curricula, Assessment/Management Review for Trauma & Medical & OB/Peds and a NREMT examination review.
Hours: Class/Week -0
D.Lab: 1.00
P.Lab/O.B.I: 1.00
Pre-requisites: EMC 113
Co-requisites: EMC 116
EMS 120 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BASIC - I(8)
Introduces the student to the Emergency Medical Technician profession. This course covers the first half of the U.S. Department of Transportation Basic EMT Program.
Topics include:introduction to emergency care, EMS systems, well-being of the EMT, medical-legal aspects of emergency care,
hazardous materials, blood and air¬borne pathogens, infectious diseases, ambulance operations and emergency vehicle operations, the human body, patient assessment,
communications and documentation, lifting and moving patients, gaining access, airway, basic life support-CPR and auto¬matic external defibrillation.
Hours: Class/Week -6
D.Lab: 3.00
P.Lab/O.B.I: 3.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
EMS 121 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY II (7)
Introduces the student to the Emergency Medical Technician profession. This course covers the second half of the U.S. Department of Transportation Basic EMT Program.
Topics include:general pharmacology, respiratory emergencies, cardiology, diabetes, altered mental status, seizures,
allergies, poisonings, environmental emer¬gencies, behavioral emergencies, bleeding and shock, PASG, soft tissue injuries, mus¬culoskeletal injuries, head and spinal
injuries, OB/GYN, infants and children, and special needs patients.
Hours: Class/Week -7
D.Lab: 1.00
P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites: EMS 120
EMS 122 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - INTERMEDIATE (9)
This course covers the U.S. Department of Transportation 1985 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Curriculum. The EMT-I course is
designed to provide addi¬tional training and increased knowledge and skills in specific aspects of advanced life support. This course is for
individuals who have successfully completed the EMT¬Basic course as prerequisite.
Topics include:roles and responsibilities, EMS systems, medical, legal, communications,
documentation, medical terminology, body systems, patient assessment, advanced airway, shock, trauma, shock management, IV adminis¬tration,
intraosseous infusion, medical emergencies I, medical emergencies II, diabetic emergencies and dextrose 50% administration,
patient handling, and extrication.
Hours: Class/Week -7
D.Lab: 2.00
P.Lab/O.B.I: 3.00
Pre-requisites: EMS 120, EMS 121 or National Registry EMT - Basic Certificate
EMS 126 INTRODUCTION TO THE PARAMEDIC PROFESSION (3)
Introduces the student to the paramedic profession. Discussion centers on functions that extend beyond the EMT scope of practice.
Topics include: the EMS system/roles and responsibilities, well-being of the paramedic,
illness and injury prevention, medical/legal considerations, ethics, ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness/operations,
hazardous materials incidents and crime scene awareness. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 1, Sections 1¬5, Division 7,
Section 1 and Division 8 sections 1-5 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
Co-requisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, AHS 101, SCT 100
EMS 127 PATIENT ASSESSMENT(4)
Introduces the fundamental principles and skills involved in assessing the pre-hospital patient. Emphasis
is on the systematic approach to patient assessment, with adaptations for the medical versus the trauma patient.
Topics include:therapeutic communications, history taking, techniques
of physical exam, patient assessment, clin¬ical decision-making, EMS communications, and documentation. This course
provides instruction on topics in Division 1, Section 9 and Division 3, Sections 1-9 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic
National Standard Curriculum.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:None
Co-requisites:AHS 101, EMS 128
EMS 128 APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3)
This course introduces the concepts of pathophysiology as it correlates to disease processes. This course will enable caregivers
to enhance their overall assessment and management skills. Disease-specific pathophysiology is covered in each related section
of the curriculum. This course covers a review of cellular composition and function, including cellular environment as it relates
to fluid and acid-base balances.
Content on genetics and familial diseases are discussed. Hypoperfusion, including various forms of shock, multiple organ
dysfunction syndrome and cellular metabolism impairment are integral components of this course. The next portion of this
section provides infor¬mation on the body’s self-defense mechanisms, the inflammatory response, and vari¬ances in immunity.
The last topic covered is stress and disease, which includes stress responses and the interrelationships among stress,
coping, and disease.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:AHS 101
EMS 129 PHARMACOLOGY (4)
This unit is designed to help the paramedic implement a patient management plan based on principles
and applications of pharmacology. Discussion of pharmacology includes: identification of drugs,
drug calculations, drug administration techniques and procedures and drug safety and standards.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
Co-requisites:ENG 101, MAT 101, SCT 100, EMS 200
EMS 130 RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES (5)
This unit is designed to help the Paramedic assess and treat a wide variety of respiratory related illnesses
in the pediatric and adult patient. Topics include a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology of
foreign body airway obstruction, recog¬nition of respiratory compromise, use of airway adjunctive equipment and
proce¬dures, current therapeutic modalities for bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphy¬sema, spontaneous pneumothorax,
and hyperventilation syndromes. This section also provides expanded information for adult respiratory distress syndrome,
pulmonary thromboembolism, neoplasms of the lung, pneumonia, emphysema, pulmonary edema, and respiratory infections.
This course provides instruction on topics in Division 2 (Airway), Section 1 (Airway Management and Ventiliation) and
Division 5 (Medical), Section 1 (Respiratory) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:AHS 104, EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129
EMS 131 TRAUMA (5)
This Unit is designed to introduce the student to assessment and management of the trauma patient,
to include: systematic approach to the assessment and management of trauma, demonstration of the assessment
and management of certain types of trauma patients and bodily injuries. Students should complete the requirements
for the Basic Trauma Life Support Course or the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129
Co-requisites:ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 200
EMS 132 CARDIOLOGY I (5)
Emphasizes the study of the cardiovascular system. Cardiology I will introduce and explore cardiovascular
epidemiology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and electrophysiology. This course will also provide
instruction on initial cardiovascular assessment, focused history, detailed physical examination, and
electrocardiographic monitoring. Management of the cardiovascular patient will beaught in Cardiology II.
At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate patho¬physiological principles
and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with
cardiovascular disease. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Section 2
(Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129
Co-requisites:ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 132, EMS 200
EMS 133 CARDIOLOGY II (5)
This course expounds on the objectives in Cardiology I emphasizing advanced patient assessment
and management of the cardiac patient.
Topics include: advanced cardiovascular assessment,
pharmacological intervention, electrical intervention, and emergency resuscitative treatment utilizing
the American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Providers course. This course
provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Section 2 (Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA
Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129
Co-requisites:ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 132, EMS 200
EMS 134 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES (4)
Provides an in-depth study of the nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, menatopoietic, and immune systems.
Topics include:epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management
of specific injuries/illnesses. Emphasis is placed on allergies/anaphylaxis, toxicology, environmental emergencies,
and infectious and communicable diseases. General/specific pathophysiology assessment and manage¬ment are discussed
in detail for environmental emergencies. Infectious and communi¬cable disease topics include public health principles,
public health agencies, infection, pathogenicity, infectious agents, and specific infectious disease processes and
their management. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10 and 11 of the USDOT/NHSTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites:AHS 101, EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129
EMS 135 MATERNAL/PEDIATRIC (5)
Emphasizes the study of gynecological, obstetrical, pediatric and neonatal emergencies. Maternal/Child combines
the unique relationships and situations encoun¬tered with mother and child. Provides a detailed understanding
of anatomy/physiol¬ogy, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment priorities for the OB/GYN patient.
Pediatric and neonatal growth and development, anatomy and physiology, patho¬physiology, assessment and
treatment specifics are covered in detail. Successful com¬pletion of a PLS/PALS course is required.
This course provides instruction on topics in Division’s 5 (Medical), Section 13 (Obstetrics) & 14
(Gynecology) and 6 (Special Considerations), Sections 1 (Neonatology) and 2 (Pediatrics) of the
USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -4
D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131
EMS 136 SPECIAL PATIENTS (2)
Provides an overview of the assessment and management of behavioral emergencies as they pertain to pre-hospital care.
Topics include:communication skills and crisis intervention, assessment
and management of the adult and adolescent patient with behavioral emergencies, management of the violent patient,
management of the suici¬dal patient, medical/legal considerations, and stress management. Life span, geri¬atrics,
abuse, special challenges, and chronic care patients are included.
Hours: Class/Week -2
D.Lab: 1.00
Pre-requisites:EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131
EMS 200 CLINICAL APPLICATION OF ADVANCED EMERGENCY CARE (10)
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -5
P.Lab/O.B.I: 30.00
Pre-requisites: Program Admission
Co-requisites:AHS 101, EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131
EMS 131, EMS 133, EMS 134, EMS 135, EMS 136
EMS 201 SUMMATIVE EVALUATION (5)
Provides supervised clinical experience in the hospital and pre-hospital advanced life support settings to include:
EMS leadership, summative case evaluations and EKG interpretation.
Topics include:comprehensive paramedic program exam¬ination
and a board examination review.
Hours: Class/Week -4
*D.Lab: 2.00
Pre-requisites:EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131
EMS 131, EMS 133, EMS 134, EMS 136
Co-requisites: EMS 200
* Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis.
ENG 095 ENGLISH I(5) (IC)
Introduces basic grammar. Topics include: basic vocabulary, simple sentences, sen¬tence capitalization,
end punctuation marks, and spelling.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -1
*D.Lab: 8.00
P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
* Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis.
ENG 096 ENGLISH II (5) (IC)
Emphasizes standard English usage. Topics include: capitalization, subjects and predicates, punctuation,
sentence structure, correct verb tenses, standard spelling, and basic paragraph development.
Topics include:
Hours: Class/Week -5
*D.Lab: 0.00
*P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 095, or Entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
* Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis.
ENG 097 ENGLISH III (5) (IC)
Emphasizes the rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling in order to ensure a smooth transition into communicating orally and in writing.
Topics include:basic grammar review, use of punctuation, use of capitalization,
recognition of clauses and phrases, spelling, writing sentences, and writing simple paragraphs.
Hours: Class/Week -5
*D.Lab: 0.00
*P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 096, or Entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
*D Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis.
ENG 098 ENGLISH IV (5) (IC)
Emphasizes the ability to communicate using written and oral methods.
Topics include:basic paragraph construction, proofreading,
written reports, and oral reports.
Hours: Class/Week -5
*D.Lab: 0.00
*P.Lab/O.B.I: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 097, or Entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
*D Lab may be substituted, as needed, for class hours on a 2 to 1 basis.
ENG 100 ENGLISH (5)
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communications abilities
Topics include:basic oral communications, listening skills,
basic gram¬mar and sentence skills, paragraph development, and reading skills. Homework assignments
reinforce classroom learning.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 096, or Entrance English score in accordance with approved TAE admission score levels, and
RDG 096, or Entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
ENG 101 ENGLISH (5)
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities.
Topics include:analysis of writing techniques used in selected readings,
writing practice, editing and proofreading, research skills, and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments
reinforce classroom learning.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 097, or Entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels, and
RDG 097, or Entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
ENG 102 TECHNICAL WRITING (5) (IC)
Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communication techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business.
Topics include:composi¬tion/grammar review, technical communications, construction of informal reports,
business letters, oral reports, graphics use, information collection, and production of technical reports. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 101,ENG 098, or Entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels, and
RDG 098, or Entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
ENG 111 BUSINESS ENGLISH (5) (IC)
Emphasizes a functional and comprehensive review of English usage.
Topics include:English grammar and sentence structure
and composition fundamentals.
Hours: Class/Week -3
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 097, or Entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels, and
RDG 097, or Entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
ENG 112 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (5) (IC)
Provides knowledge and application of written and oral communications found in business situations.
Topics include:writing fundamentals and speaking fundamentals.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:BUS 101, ENG 111
ENG 191 COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC I(5) (IC)
Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various
modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argu¬mentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard
grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation
for research.
Topics include:writing analysis and practice, revision, and research.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites: Program admission level language competency or ENG 098
ENG 193 COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC II (5) (IC)
Emphasizes the student’s ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students
analyze the form and content of literature and practice various modes of writing.
Topics include:reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama;
and writing about literature.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 191 with C or better.
ENG 195 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS (5) (IC)
Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats
used in industry and business.
Topics include:reference use and research, device and process
description, formal technical report writing, busi¬ness correspondence, and oral technical report presentation.
Hours: Class/Week -5
D.Lab: 0.00
Pre-requisites:ENG 191 with C or better.
HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities(5)
Explores the philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature.
The humanities are presented as a source of subjective insights for the understanding of people and society.
Topics include:historical and cultural developments, and contributions of the humanities.
Hours: Class/Week -5
Lab/week: 0.00
P. Lab/Week – 0 Credit - 5
Pre-requisites:ENG 191 with C or better
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